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Acute bacterial conjunctivitis. Bacteriology and clinical implications.

P Vichyanond, Q Brown, D Jackson

    Clinical Pediatrics
    |October 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Bacterial eye infections in young patients were analyzed. *Hemophilus influenzae* was the most common cause, and both chloramphenicol and tetracycline showed effective in vitro activity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Microbiology
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Eye infections are a significant concern in pediatric populations.
    • Bacterial pathogens are frequently implicated in ocular infections among children.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify common bacterial isolates from eye cultures in patients under 20 years old.
    • To evaluate the in vitro antibiotic susceptibility of these isolates.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of 72 positive eye culture specimens from January 1 to April 30, 1983.
    • Identification of bacterial strains and determination of their prevalence.
    • In vitro testing of antibiotic activity, specifically chloramphenicol and tetracycline.

    Main Results:

    • *Hemophilus influenzae* was the most frequently isolated bacterium (42%), followed by *Staphylococcus epidermidis* (13.75%) and *Streptococcus pneumoniae* (11.25%).
    • The mean age of patients with *H. influenzae* infections was 15 months.
    • Chloramphenicol and tetracycline demonstrated excellent in vitro efficacy against all tested bacterial strains.

    Conclusions:

    • *Hemophilus influenzae* is a primary cause of bacterial eye infections in this pediatric cohort.
    • Tetracycline shows promise as a potential first-line treatment for acute conjunctivitis, pending further clinical validation.
    • Antibiotic susceptibility testing is crucial for guiding effective treatment strategies.

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